Finding the Third Proportional to 174,528 and 376,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,528 and 376,906 is: 813,956.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,528 : 376,906 = 376,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,528/376,906 = 376,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,528x = 376,906 × 376,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,528x = 142,058,132,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,058,132,836/174,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,956.11
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